English Q: thus and through

I dig into the dictionaries and find you something:)

From the yahoo!dictionary

【美】【口】=through

在美國through的口語是thru..


From msn dictionary
Definition:

( informal )
Same as through

okay.. so the conclusion will be thru=through. Simple and clear.


And then I also find some additional information for you:)

I would NOT like to copy all the stuff like this if it is not necessary..

so if you want to really look into the matter..

please read this carefully:)


Through Versus Thru

It gets a little more dicey when trying to decide between through (t-h-r-o-u-g-h) and thru (t-h-r-u). I actually didn't think t-h-r-u was a word when I first heard your question, but I looked it up just to be sure and was really surprised to find it in the dictionary, where it is listed as an informal, simplified spelling of the word t-h-r-o-u-g-h.

Wow. So in some informal instances it appears that it is OK to use thru; but I think I'd be remiss if I actually told you to go ahead and use it. My impression is that using the spelling t-h-r-u is kind of equivalent to dotting your i's with little hearts: people will know what you mean, but they'll think you aren't a very serious person. I would definitely stick with the more formal and widely accepted spelling: t-h-r-o-u-g-h.

Many people are surprised to learn that finding a word in the dictionary doesn't automatically mean that word is widely accepted by society. You'll find the words thru (t-h-r-u), irregardless, and ain't in many dictionaries, but that doesn't mean you should use them in your cover letters. It just means they are in wide enough use that dictionary makers believe the words must be acknowledged and defined.

2009-04-20 18:03:25 補充：
There are just a couple of instances I could think of where it might be acceptable to use thru (t-h-r-u). One is in a text message to a friend because, like it or not, the expectations for grammar and spelling in text messages between friends are lower than in other forms of writing.

2009-04-20 18:03:31 補充：
Also, people are probably more likely to accept the informal spelling in places where space is extremely tight, such as on road signs, advertisements, or again, in text messaging.

2009-04-20 18:03:44 補充：
Points to note:
- it is OK to use thru
- people will know what you mean, but they'll think you aren't a very serious person.

When you can consider using it:
- text message to a friend
- space that is extremely tight, such as on road signs, advertisements, or again, in text messaging.

2009-04-20 18:04:36 補充：
The word limit is killing me haha..

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you would like to know where I found it:)

To make it simple, "thru" is a simplified form of "through".
Usually it's used in informal settings.
Most likely you will see the word "thru" on signs saying "Drive-Thru" if you go to some foreign countries.
ps:Drive-Thru is a type of service provided by a business that allows customers to purchase products without leaving their cars

thus
adv. 如此,這樣,因此,從而
例句:

It was already rather late, thus we decide to urge the customer.
已經相當晚了，所以我們決定催促客戶。

It ill behoves Anne (ie She ought not) to speak thus of her benefactor.
安不應該這樣談論她的恩人.
He forgot to turn on the radio and thus missed the program.
他忘了打開收音機, 因此錯過了那個節目。

through
adv. 穿越,完全
prep.
The river runs through our village.
這條河穿過我們的村子。

She got the position through her older brother.
她通過她哥哥獲得那個職位。

adverb

This train goes through to Paris.
這列火車直達巴黎。

They played cards the whole night through.
他們通宵打牌。

adjective

I'll take a through train.
我想搭直達車。

Are you through with your letter?
你信寫完了嗎?
though

adv. 可是,然而,不過
conj. 盡管,雖然


He said he would come, he didn't, though.
他說他要來，可是並沒有來。

I don't know him well though I've known him for a long time.
我對他並不了解，雖然我認識他已經很長時間了。

Though he is rich, his life is not happy.
他雖然很有錢,但生活並不幸福。

(一般放在句尾)然而,還是
It was a hard job, he took it though.
這是份苦差事,可他還是接受了。